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April
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April

Why does federal bargaining take so long?

Why does it take years to reach a new collective agreement in the federal public service? PSAC’s new video looks at one of the biggest problems in the current system: outdated rules under the Federal Public Sector Labour Relations Act (FPSLRA) that create barriers at the bargaining table and slow the path to a new agreement. 

March
27
27
March

FB members set priorities for next round of bargaining 

PSAC members representing the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) gathered in Ottawa from March 24 to 26 for the FB National Bargaining Conference to elect their bargaining team and set priorities that will drive the next round of negotiations for the Border Services (FB) group. 

February
27
27
February

FB group: Notice to bargain filed ahead of bargaining conference

PSAC has taken the first step toward the next round of negotiations for over 9,000 members in the FB group by serving Treasury Board with notice to bargain. 
February
26
26
February

Job cuts at CBSA and Veterans Affairs show no one is safe 

The growing list of workers affected by the federal government’s sweeping cuts to public services now includes those helping to keep borders secure, and those supporting veterans and their families. 
February
12
12
February

Federal unions win improvements to the NJC Travel Directive 

After years of review and negotiations, federal public service unions including PSAC have secured meaningful improvements to the National Joint Council (NJC) Travel Directive that better reflect the real costs and realities of work-related travel. 

October
24
24
October

FB bargaining: Tell us how to improve your next contract 

PSAC is preparing for our next round of bargaining on behalf of 9,000 PSAC-CIU members at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) — and the first step is hearing from you.
June
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June

PSAC encourages Carney government to invest in the public safety workforce in response to Bill C-2

On June 4, 2025, the government introduced Bill C-2, the Strong Borders Act.
December
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11
December

Protecting Canada's borders requires immediate investment in CBSA officers

As President-elect Trump's tariff threats put focus on the world's longest undefended border, the federal government is cutting $68 million from the very agency tasked with securing it. The Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) warns these cuts to the Canada Border Services Agency (CSBA) will undermine both national security and trade relations.
October
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3
October

FB bargaining: Update on wage increases, retroactivity and lump sum payment

Wage adjustments and retroactivity will be reflected on members' pay on October 9, 2024.
September
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September

FB Group collective agreement now available

The collective agreement for PSAC members in the FB bargaining unit is now available.
August
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8
August

FB bargaining: collective agreement signed

PSAC and employer representatives have signed the collective agreement for members in the FB bargaining unit. 
July
24
24
July

Government ratifies collective agreement for 9,000 PSAC members working at CBSA

The federal government has ratified the collective agreement for FB group members working at the Canada Border Services Agency.
July
4
4
July

PSAC withdraws from federal telework meetings over lack of genuine consultation 

The Public Service Alliance of Canada’s National Board of Directors has made the decision to withdraw from the federal government’s meetings on the implementation of the Direction on prescribed presence in the workplace over a lack of real consultation and the government’s unilateral change to a three-day in-office mandate. 
July
4
4
July

FB members at CBSA ratify new agreement

FB members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have ratified their tentative agreement for more than 9,000 workers.

July
4
4
July

Workers at Canada Border Services Agency ratify tentative agreement for more than 9,000 workers

Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC) and Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) members working at the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) have voted overwhelmingly in favour of ratifying their tentative agreement.